Numbers represent mph. Sure, I get the same feeling on the I95. Here in FL folks easily speed way beyond their respective driving skills. In this old X , 80 is the perfect sweet spot for that smooth I6. 3K rpm gets me a little more if needed. Strangely, it still drives straight and smooth. German engineering I guess.

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X5 3.0 AUTO -2001 - 238,000 miles